2019 BMW K1600B recalls and problems

The 2019 BMW K1600B has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 BMW K1600B vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 BMW K1600B recalls

Recall 19V-692: Power Train

Reported Oct 1, 2019 · 4,672 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2020 K 1600 GT and 2018-2020 K 1600 GTL and K 1600 B motorcycles. Certain transmission parts may not have been produced to the appropriate hardness level. This could affect the function of the transmission, possibly causing double engagement of two gears and/or the damage of transmission parts.

Risk: Double gear engagement or transmission damage can cause the rear wheel to lock up, affecting the vehicle stability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift forks, the selector sleeve of 5th/6th gear and the gear wheel of 6th gear, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed November 1, 2019. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2019 BMW K1600B problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Suspension	3
Unknown or Other	2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 BMW K1600B complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 1,100 miles · reported Apr 30, 2020

At highway speeds, especially in traffic, the bike begins to wobble and becomes hard to control. I list an incident date of 04/29/2020 below, but this has happened many times since I bought it on 04/11/2020.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 1,700 miles · reported Dec 12, 2019

2 issues 1. When reaching speeds of 60+ bike shakes violently during high winds or behind trucks. Switching lanes is even more scary. To enhance this issue all you have to do is raise your wind screen fully and open up the air vents on the sides of the bike. For have your PSI on tires at 40 or below. 2. When in rain mode, when I accelerated pass the cap. The bike violented started to retard itself slowing the bike down but the engine making a vut vut vut vut sound while doing it. I had no throttle respond. When I make to a full stop and put the bike in neutral the engine was still making the…

Steering · at 100 miles · reported May 20, 2019

This motorcycle is unstable in any wind condition at highway speeds. It is severely buffeted sufficient enough to cause fear even in an experienced rider. I AM fairly certain that, when this occurs, the bike is at the limits of the envelop of stability and expect it to wobble or weave into deadly oscillations. The dealers should warn people not to buy this machine. I have been riding for 50 years on all types of motorcycles and this is the most unstable I have ever ridden. Bmw needs to be compelled to find the root cause of this condition and either remedy it in some way or replace it. The…

Steering · at 100 miles · reported Apr 16, 2019

At high speeds the rear end of the motorcycle shakes and torques like a snake. It does not increase with wind. It almost feels like you lose control of the vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 BMW K1600B have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 BMW K1600B: 19V-692 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 BMW K1600B?

Owners report steering problems most often (3 reports), followed by suspension (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,100 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.